Emirati captain flies to China to bring home essential supplies – The National

  • Date: 25-Mar-2020
  • Source: The National
  • Sector:Defense
  • Country:UAE
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Emirati captain flies to China to bring home essential supplies – The National

Coronavirus: Emirati pilot tells of pride at flight to bring medical supplies home. Ahmed Al Ali - who usually flies passengers - left on a 25-hour mission to Shanghai. An Emirati pilot told of his pride as he departed on a 25-hour cargo mission to bring supplies home to the UAE.. Ahmed Al Ali and his crew will pick up a shipment of medical equipment in Shanghai and return to Dubai.. The Emirates captain has flown passengers for 16 years and has now been deployed on essential cargo routes.. The father of three said he it was a proud moment for him to serve his country.. "Today, I am flying to Shanghai, China.. All of the flight crew have been briefed on safety requirements, especially as they will be flying to high-risk countries..